Etihad Cargo launches Skystables Equine product

Etihad Cargo, the freight division of United Arab Emirates (UAE) carrier Etihad Airways, has unveiled a new Equine service called SkyStables, targeted at customers around the world wishing to transport horses and other similar species by air.

The service, bookable from today, is being rolled-out
across Etihad Cargo’s scheduled network of 44 freighter destinations with personalised
charter services to other cities also available.

Horses travel in dedicated stalls equipped with
anti-slip floors, which are then loaded in temperature controlled sections of
the aircraft.

Throughout the flight, the animals can be attended to
by their grooms, ensuring arrival at their destination fit and healthy.

Kevin Knight, Etihad Airways Chief Strategy and
Planning Officer, said: “Our new global
SkyStables product is a tangible example of innovation being at the very
forefront of how we continue to develop our business by adding more services
for new and existing customers.

“SkyStables goes beyond simply meeting the safety,
security and reliability needs of equine owners, offering a more comprehensive
air transport solution which is overseen by dedicated and fully trained Etihad
Cargo equine managers.

“The animals are well looked after prior to, during
and after the flight, and combined with a dedicated handling team and
facilities at our Abu Dhabi hub, we also have approved export and import
processes in place with local UAE customs and police, in addition to a full
veterinary service at Abu Dhabi International Airport.”

Customers
wishing to book the new SkyStables service can contact skystables@etihad.ae or telephone: +971 2 511
48 34.